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Tchia65 · 07-28-2010, 03:29 AM

My name is TJ, first time poster and to make a long story short; I was given a 1958 Fleetside in High School but my Father wouldn't let me bring it home and I've wanted one ever since. Recently got a 1/2 ton short box and I'm in the middle of a LS1, 700R4 swap and chassis upgrade. Waiting on my No Limit kit to come in. Wondering if anyone has any pictures of their task force with the No limit kit installed? Also, for those with rack and pinion, is anyone running an OEM steering column? I was thinking of putting in a Caddy tilt, telescoping column. Last question, is anyone running a Mustang 5 lug 8.8, and how does it fit?

Thanks, TJ Higgins

blackdiesel · 07-28-2010, 08:06 AM

Welcome, we like pix. Check out the build threads there are a lot of us that has all different kinds of IFS set ups. I have a ls and a 4l60e in my truck and love it. I have never seen a OEM column hooked up to a rack, don't think it can be done with out a lot of mods. OrrieG has a caddy column in his truck. I myself and a bunch more run the 8.8 and it works real nice. The explorer model is the good fit. With your overdrive tranny the 3:73 gears posi track and rear disc brakes are a nice upgrade for around 200 bucks, can't beat that.

Kabwe · 07-28-2010, 12:26 PM

Welcome to the site and please post pics.

Tchia65 · 07-28-2010, 06:46 PM

Here she is. Got the motor ready sitting on a pallet, frame is now bare waiting for my No Limit kit (hopefully Friday). Need to make a decision about the firewall, Patch or replace? For the record I did not do that...

MrSinister · 07-28-2010, 11:41 PM

cool project love those fleetsides and

blackdiesel · 07-29-2010, 07:42 AM

Is that a 5.3 or a 6.0? I really like the 4l60e over the 700r4, I know that you have to have a computer to run it and you can't use the stock speedo. I've got both in old cars and the 4l60 out proforms it bad. JMO You can check out my thread project 2 wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368287 I put a speed wat IFS under mine.

Tchia65 · 07-29-2010, 04:42 PM

Black Diesel. I wanted a 4l80e but this truck is going to be my daily driver and budget is a primary concern. engine is a 5.3, planning on swapping cams and intake after I get it on the road. I'm scrambling to find a column, air management kit and a rearend since I blew all my money on the chassis. What year 8.8 are you running, and what is your rim offset? I have a nice set of 15x10 rally’s that I want to run, but they have a real sallow offset (4.5). Still need to make a frame tank, smooth the firewall and install the chassis. Saw your Dodge in your 1 piece window video, nice.

Tchia65 · 07-31-2010, 01:06 AM

Got nine boxes from UPS today, now I just need time.

poncho_villa · 08-01-2010, 12:43 AM

Welcome to the site. It sounds like you've got a really nice project happening. Keep that camera going, we want to see what you do with the contents of them nine boxes.

Tchia65 · 08-04-2010, 12:42 AM

Finally got the cross member out (not fun without a torch) and the frame shaped up. Notched the frame for the No Limit cross member, thought I could save the factory E-brake mount (couldn't). Drilled out the firewall spot welds getting ready for my new one on Monday. Doing the work at the auto hobby shop on base, they don't have 220v. Need to find a generator so I can get this welded up.

68GMCCustom · 08-04-2010, 12:46 AM

I've always liked the late 50's trucks. Nice project! Should be fun when its done!

dewey777 · 08-05-2010, 11:54 AM

welcome fellow short fleet!

Tchia65 · 08-08-2010, 02:55 AM

Successful day, today was half price day at the wreaking yard. Got a 3.73 limited slip with disc brakes, aluminum drive shaft, and a telescoping Cadillac steering column for $160

blackdiesel · 08-08-2010, 08:32 AM

Nice score there. I got the aluminum shaft out of the explorer all so. All I had to do is get a u-joint that the cross was big on one side than the other, to put it to my chevy slip yoke and it was the prefect length.

Tchia65 · 08-08-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

Nice score there. I got the aluminum shaft out of the explorer all so. All I had to do is get a u-joint that the cross was big on one side than the other, to put it to my chevy slip yoke and it was the prefect length.

Sweet, thats what I like to hear. I figured worse case senerio I would put the explorer end on my shaft since I can't find the spicer adapter. Direct sheetmetal is right down the street so I'm picking up my firewall tomorrow. Hopefully I can get this 220v thing figured out so I can start welding. Started tearing apart that Caddy column. Thought I could weld up the ignition hole with some fill rod, but turns out the column in magnesium so not sure what I'm going to do now.

blackdiesel · 08-08-2010, 05:01 PM

I've seen guys cut the switch off and fill it with J-B weld and worked great.

Tchia65 · 08-10-2010, 02:21 AM

Picked up my Firewall today. Got it rough fitted. Really wanted to start tacking it in, but was you can see from the pictures the previous owner was not an electrician. Gonna clean up that mess first. Still need to make the bottom patch panels to fix more of the prior owners mistakes.

Tchia65 · 08-30-2010, 11:20 PM

Progress, finally. Had to borrow a generator to power my welder.

Kim57 · 08-31-2010, 12:09 AM

That looks preetty good.
Kim

hotrodrookie · 08-31-2010, 01:33 PM

Welcome to the site. You have the looks of a good build. Im also doing the 5.3 and 8.8 explorer rear in my 59. What are your plans for rear suspension? No limit fat bar?

Tchia65 · 09-01-2010, 12:53 AM

I checked out your build last night, I'm a little jealous. I have always wanted a 58 Fleet and this one is replacing my 72 Malibu Wagon as my daily driver. I have given myself a three month deadline to get the truck on the road so I threw a bunch of money at it and bought the full No Limit airbag chassis package. I'm a month into it and behind schedule...

Tchia65 · 09-15-2010, 01:11 AM

Progress. mock up the motor this weekend.

ChuckDriver · 09-15-2010, 06:07 AM

Nice work! Good luck with the time line! Keep the updates coming. In the link to Blindmans build he's got the No-Limit IFS with coilovers and Fat-Bar rear.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377388

**truckdude239** · 09-16-2010, 10:10 PM

thats an alsome build dude looks great

mexgrhd68 · 09-18-2010, 12:53 AM

looking good, keep it up!!!

07-28-2010, 03:29 AM	#1
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	58 Fleetside My name is TJ, first time poster and to make a long story short; I was given a 1958 Fleetside in High School but my Father wouldn't let me bring it home and I've wanted one ever since. Recently got a 1/2 ton short box and I'm in the middle of a LS1, 700R4 swap and chassis upgrade. Waiting on my No Limit kit to come in. Wondering if anyone has any pictures of their task force with the No limit kit installed? Also, for those with rack and pinion, is anyone running an OEM steering column? I was thinking of putting in a Caddy tilt, telescoping column. Last question, is anyone running a Mustang 5 lug 8.8, and how does it fit? Thanks, TJ Higgins Last edited by truckdude239; 09-16-2010 at 10:09 PM.

07-28-2010, 08:06 AM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Welcome, we like pix. Check out the build threads there are a lot of us that has all different kinds of IFS set ups. I have a ls and a 4l60e in my truck and love it. I have never seen a OEM column hooked up to a rack, don't think it can be done with out a lot of mods. OrrieG has a caddy column in his truck. I myself and a bunch more run the 8.8 and it works real nice. The explorer model is the good fit. With your overdrive tranny the 3:73 gears posi track and rear disc brakes are a nice upgrade for around 200 bucks, can't beat that. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 07-28-2010 at 12:55 PM.

07-28-2010, 12:26 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Welcome to the site and please post pics.

07-28-2010, 06:46 PM	#4
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Here she is. Got the motor ready sitting on a pallet, frame is now bare waiting for my No Limit kit (hopefully Friday). Need to make a decision about the firewall, Patch or replace? For the record I did not do that... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

07-28-2010, 11:41 PM	#5
MrSinister Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 70	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. cool project love those fleetsides and __________________ '56 Big window 350/700r4 9" rear w/disc

07-29-2010, 07:42 AM	#6
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Is that a 5.3 or a 6.0? I really like the 4l60e over the 700r4, I know that you have to have a computer to run it and you can't use the stock speedo. I've got both in old cars and the 4l60 out proforms it bad. JMO You can check out my thread project 2 wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368287 I put a speed wat IFS under mine. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

07-29-2010, 04:42 PM	#7
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Black Diesel. I wanted a 4l80e but this truck is going to be my daily driver and budget is a primary concern. engine is a 5.3, planning on swapping cams and intake after I get it on the road. I'm scrambling to find a column, air management kit and a rearend since I blew all my money on the chassis. What year 8.8 are you running, and what is your rim offset? I have a nice set of 15x10 rally’s that I want to run, but they have a real sallow offset (4.5). Still need to make a frame tank, smooth the firewall and install the chassis. Saw your Dodge in your 1 piece window video, nice. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

07-31-2010, 01:06 AM	#8
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Got nine boxes from UPS today, now I just need time. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-01-2010, 12:43 AM	#9
poncho_villa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: B.C. Posts: 457	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Welcome to the site. It sounds like you've got a really nice project happening. Keep that camera going, we want to see what you do with the contents of them nine boxes. __________________ 58 Apache short fleetside ona 64 chassis:

08-04-2010, 12:42 AM	#10
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Finally got the cross member out (not fun without a torch) and the frame shaped up. Notched the frame for the No Limit cross member, thought I could save the factory E-brake mount (couldn't). Drilled out the firewall spot welds getting ready for my new one on Monday. Doing the work at the auto hobby shop on base, they don't have 220v. Need to find a generator so I can get this welded up. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-04-2010, 12:46 AM	#11
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. I've always liked the late 50's trucks. Nice project! Should be fun when its done! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

08-05-2010, 11:54 AM	#12
dewey777 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 69	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. welcome fellow short fleet! __________________ 1959 Chev Apache 3100 Short Fleet Big Window

08-08-2010, 02:55 AM	#13
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Successful day, today was half price day at the wreaking yard. Got a 3.73 limited slip with disc brakes, aluminum drive shaft, and a telescoping Cadillac steering column for $160 __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-08-2010, 08:32 AM	#14
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Nice score there. I got the aluminum shaft out of the explorer all so. All I had to do is get a u-joint that the cross was big on one side than the other, to put it to my chevy slip yoke and it was the prefect length. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway Last edited by blackdiesel; 08-08-2010 at 11:08 AM.

08-08-2010, 05:01 PM	#16
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. I've seen guys cut the switch off and fill it with J-B weld and worked great. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway



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08-10-2010, 02:21 AM	#17
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Finally got a 58 Fleetside Picked up my Firewall today. Got it rough fitted. Really wanted to start tacking it in, but was you can see from the pictures the previous owner was not an electrician. Gonna clean up that mess first. Still need to make the bottom patch panels to fix more of the prior owners mistakes. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-30-2010, 11:20 PM	#18
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Progress, finally. Had to borrow a generator to power my welder. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

08-31-2010, 12:09 AM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. That looks preetty good. Kim

08-31-2010, 01:33 PM	#20
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Welcome to the site. You have the looks of a good build. Im also doing the 5.3 and 8.8 explorer rear in my 59. What are your plans for rear suspension? No limit fat bar?

09-01-2010, 12:53 AM	#21
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. I checked out your build last night, I'm a little jealous. I have always wanted a 58 Fleet and this one is replacing my 72 Malibu Wagon as my daily driver. I have given myself a three month deadline to get the truck on the road so I threw a bunch of money at it and bought the full No Limit airbag chassis package. I'm a month into it and behind schedule... __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

09-15-2010, 01:11 AM	#22
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Progress. mock up the motor this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

09-15-2010, 06:07 AM	#23
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Finally got a 58 Fleetside, New to this site. Nice work! Good luck with the time line! Keep the updates coming. In the link to Blindmans build he's got the No-Limit IFS with coilovers and Fat-Bar rear. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377388 __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

09-16-2010, 10:10 PM	#24
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: 58 Fleetside thats an alsome build dude looks great __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

09-18-2010, 12:53 AM	#25
mexgrhd68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Visalia, CA. Posts: 327	Re: 58 Fleetside looking good, keep it up!!! __________________ 68 c-10 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 79 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 ton swb fleetside, 99 Dodge Durango 4x4(wifes ride),53 and 55 chevy trucks(dads trucks ) 54 caddy 62 series 4 door(younger sons ride, aka 54caddy ) 70 caddy 2 door, 89 chevy silverado stepside(older sons rides )

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